Call for Nominations: 2008 da Vinci Awards

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 17, 2008 ? The 2008 da Vinci Awards search
committee is now accepting nominations worldwide for pioneering inventions
or research, developed by corporations or individuals, that enables people
with disabilities to participate and contribute to all aspects of society.
The da Vinci Awards benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society,
Michigan Chapter and will take place on Saturday evening, Sept. 20, 2008 at
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Dearborn, Mich.

Nominees come from a number of countries and represent a broad spectrum of
sciences, technologies and industries. Nomination forms are available online
at Da Vinci Awards (www.davinciawards.org). Submissions are due by May 19, 2008.

The da Vinci Awards also recognize those individuals and corporations who
distinguish themselves as visionaries in the quest for equal access and
opportunity for all people regardless of ability.

The National MS Society understands well the difficulties people experience
when faced with physical disabilities. Adaptive and assistive technologies
play an important role in helping people overcome physical limitations. The
Michigan Chapter?s da Vinci Awards has become a prestigious international
symbol of recognition highlighting innovations which are designed to enable
everyone to participate and contribute in all aspects of society.

For additional information about the 2008 da Vinci Awards, including
sponsorship, contact the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Michigan
Chapter at 248-351-2190.

MS stops people from moving. The National MS Society exists to make sure it
doesn?t. We help each person address the challenges of living with MS
through our 50 state network of chapters. We fund more MS research, provide
more services to people with MS, offer more professional education and
further more advocacy efforts than any other MS organization in the world.
The Society is dedicated to achieving a world free of MS. We are people who
want to do something about MS now. Join the movement at
National MS Society (www.nationalmssociety.org).

Studies show that early and ongoing treatment with an FDA-approved therapy
can reduce future disease activity and improve quality of life for many
people with multiple sclerosis. Talk to your health care professional and
contact the National MS Society at www.nationalmssociety.org or
1-800-344-4867 to learn about ways to help manage multiple sclerosis and
about current research that may one day reveal a cure.